Spain
Record 11,000 Vehicles Cross to Spain in Marhaba Operation Weekend Surge
More than 11,000 vehicles arrived in the ports of Algeciras and Tarifa between Friday and Sunday, a record influx since the start of Operation Marhaba on June 15.
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Operation Marhaba
Spain
Algeciras Port Overwhelmed as Moroccan Traveler Numbers Surge 50%
The flow of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) has increased by 50% at the port of Algeciras for this Operation Marhaba 2022. The Civil Guards in charge of passenger control estimate that the 5 additional agents sent as reinforcements are insufficient to manage such a large number of Moroccans abroad.
Spain
Moroccan Border Congestion Soars as Expats Flock to Ceuta for Cheaper Entry
The low cost of the crossing through Ceuta and the strict health and documentary checks at the Tarajal border constitute the two reasons for the significant influx of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) arriving in the autonomous city, causing a massive traffic jam at the border with Morocco.
Morocco
Tanger Med Port Prepares for Peak Summer Travel as Moroccans Abroad Return Home
Started on June 15, the ’Marhaba 2022 operation , the largest migration movement between Europe and Morocco, is progressing normally. To anticipate periods of high affluence, the Tanger Med Passengers port, the main gateway for Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) to Morocco, has established a forecast schedule.
Spain
Record Crowds Cause 9-Hour Delays at Morocco-Spain Border for Eid al-Adha Travel
The flow of Moroccans Residing Abroad (MREs) to Morocco as part of the Marhaba Operation has increased considerably in Sebta since Friday. Thousands of people and hundreds of vehicles are spending up to 9 hours in the waiting area set up at the border to avoid traffic jams.
Spain
Morocco Eases Border Restrictions for Sebta Residents with Partial Vaccination
From Tuesday to Friday, nearly 700 citizens of Sebta were allowed to cross the border with Morocco without presenting a complete vaccination certificate (three doses of the Covid-19 vaccine).
Spain
Moroccan Diaspora Arrivals Surge 45% in Ceuta for Annual Summer Return
The flow of MREs (Moroccans Residing Abroad) increased by 45% in Ceuta this year compared to 2019, the last year the Marhaba Operation was organized, according to estimates by the government delegation.
Spain
Moroccan Expats Protest Long Delays at Ceuta-Morocco Border Crossing
Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) can no longer stand spending hours at the Tarajal border before entering Morocco. They demonstrated to ask the authorities to find a solution to this situation.
Spain
Morocco Prioritizes Diaspora Vehicles at Melilla Border Crossing
Among the travelers arriving in Morocco from Melilla, Morocco gives priority to vehicles of Moroccans residing abroad (MREs) as part of the Marhaba Operation.
Spain
Morocco Blocks Entry of European Residents at Ceuta Border Over COVID-19 Rules
Several families of Moroccans residing in Europe were blocked at the Tarajal border by the Moroccan authorities for non-compliance with the Covid-19 health requirements. They were asked to return to Spain, causing a massive traffic jam at the Spanish border.
Morocco
Italian Shipping Company Expands Fleet for Moroccan Diaspora Summer Return
The Italian maritime shipping company, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), is launching a fifth ship to facilitate the return to Morocco of Moroccans residing abroad (MRE) as part of the Marhaba 2022 operation .
Spain
Moroccan Diaspora Return: Malaga Port Sees Surge in Travelers for Marhaba 2022
The sub-delegation of the government in Malaga and the port authority have announced that a movement of 2,900 Moroccans from Europe (MREs) and 627 vehicles has been recorded at the port of the city since June 15, the start date of the Marhaba Operation 2022 (OPE in Spanish).